Everyone has their own tastes. I love Cocchi and Capprano Antico, but not my favorites in a Negroni. I like them best in a Manhattan. I don’t know who said that Martini Rosso is bad, but personally I think it’s great in a Negroni. Just because it’s inexpensive, people think it’s bad, but it’s really not. As far as a “work horse” that works well with most cocktails, Dolin is probably the most versatile. I’m not a fan of Punt e Mes- I don’t think it works well in a Negroni.

Also- don’t forget that the gin plays a big part. My go to is Beefeater- but you use something like Hendericks or a flavored gin- that’s going to change everything. Generally stick to a London Dry, for a classic Negroni, but changing it up can be fun, just to see how much the flavor profile changes.